Best Merles Spinach Balls Recipes

SPINACH BALLS (APPETIZER)

Steps:

• Cook spinach according to instructions, drain in a sieve, use back of a wooden spoon to press the spinach against the sieve to get as much moisture as possible out In a bowl combine the spinach, stuffing mix,cheese, eggs, butter, salt& pepper Mix thoroughly& roll into small balls 3/4 to 1" size.
• Place on a cookie sheet& freeze.
• When frozen place in a plastic zip lock bag.
• To serve place frozen balls on a cookie sheet and bake at 350F 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned If you are doing them fresh or thawed only bake for 7-10 minutes.
• Serve hot.

MERLE'S SPINACH BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
• Cook spinach according to package directions and drain well, squeezing to remove excess moisture.
• Combine with stuffing mix, chopped onion, eggs, margarine, cheese, Cayenne and garlic salt. Mix well.
• Shape into 3/4-inch balls and place on cookie sheet.
• Bake 15-20 minutes.
• (These are successfully frozen by placing on a pan in freezer until hard, then storing in airtight bags. To serve, thaw slightly and bake 20-25 minutes.).

HERBED SPINACH BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Thaw spinach and remove excess liquid.
• Add remaining ingredients (stuffing mix, parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, eggs and butter) and mix well.
• Form the mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

SPINACH BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl combine spinach, stuffing mix, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, melted butter and eggs. Shape into walnut-sized balls and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until heated through and browned.

SPINACH BALLS

Steps:

• Cook spinach according to package directions; drain well, squeezing out excess liquid. Combine spinach with remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until very lightly browned. Balls can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.

SPECTACULAR SPINACH BALLS

Steps:

• Place toast in a blender or food processor and blend until finely crumbed.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and chill for at least three hours or overnight.
• Form into balls and place on a greased cookie sheet.
• Balls can be covered and refrigerated at this point for up to twelve hours.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

STOVE TOP SPINACH BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Mix stuffing mix, hot water and butter in large bowl until well blended.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Shape into 60 balls, each about 1-inch in diameter. Place in single layer in 15x10x1-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

SPINACH BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients until well mixed.
• Roll into 2 inch, walnut-sized balls.
• Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes.